Markets in the Algarve
Image gallery of municipal markets - not only a tourist attraction, but a great opportunity to learn more about the regional culture and habits
Faro: Market hall
The municipal market hall is conveniently situated in the centre of the city, offering a large underground parking. In the first floor the citizen's office is located.
Faro: Market hall
Here you will find an excellent selection of fresh fish and seafood - a visit during the morning hours is always recommended.
Lagos: Market hall exterior view
The market hall is conveniently located near the centre on the Av. dos Descobrimentos, the 4-lane avenue along the waterside promenade. The building, which was built in 1924 was recently restored and nowadays attracts tourists as well as customers.
Market Hall Lagos
The fruit and vegetable stalls can be found on the first floor.
Market hall Lagos: Fish market
View into the fish market on the ground floor, where marketeers are setting up their stalls.
Olhão: Market halls
The two modern market halls of Olhão are hosting one of the best markets in the Algarve with a great selection of fresh fish and seafood and other local produce.
Olhão: Market Hall
Clean Sweep on the waterfront of Olhão behind we can see the covered market, on Saturday afternoon, after the market finished, we can see the cleanners working.
Lagoa: Mercado Municipal
The municipal market situated on the square of the Republic was erected in 1895.
Lagoa: Mercado Municipal
Interior of the market hall at noon. The fish stands have been closed and now are all clean.
Moncarapacho: Municipal market
Moncarapacho: Municipal market
Quarteira: Fish market
Quarteira’s fish market claims to be one of the best in the Algarve and supplies the many restaurants in the surrounding area with fresh fish and seafood.
São Bras: Market Hall
View inside the unpretentious market hall of São Bras. Here the famous "bacalhau" is sold, base of many popular dishes all over Portugal. You can smell it already from far!
Silves: Market Hall
The modern municipal market is situated in the lower part of the town near the Arade river and the so called "Roman Bridge".
Tavira: Former Market Hall
The former market hall, located on the banks of the river Gilão, was recently restored. It now hosts several shops and restaurants.